2004 Jaguar S-Type 3.0L Petrol · S30 MAE
2004 Jaguar S-Type (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2004. Recorded mileage 75,630 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JAGUAR S-TYPE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25/06/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2967cc
S30 MAE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/06/2021
- 75,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Jaguar Jaguar S-Type
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
S30 MAE Mileage History
- 22/01/200716,534 mi
- 09/01/200821,639 mi+5,105 mi
- 26/01/200931,270 mi+9,631 mi
- 25/01/201040,854 mi+9,584 mi
- 19/01/201144,837 mi+3,983 mi
- 20/01/201249,486 mi+4,649 mi
- 29/01/201352,200 mi+2,714 mi
- 28/01/201456,763 mi+4,563 mi
- 24/03/201559,305 mi+2,542 mi
- 29/02/201664,508 mi+5,203 mi
- 20/03/2017108,478 mi+43,970 mi
- 20/03/2017108,478 mi
- 12/03/201870,038 mi-38,440 mi
- 13/03/201870,045 mi+7 mi
- 22/03/201971,973 mi+1,928 mi
- 16/03/202074,478 mi+2,505 mi
- 20/04/202074,539 mi+61 mi
- 21/04/202074,540 mi+1 mi
- 17/06/202175,630 mi+1,090 mi
Average of roughly 4,104 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S30 MAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Jaguar S-Type (S30 MAE) between January 2007 and June 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub/knuckle joint lower joint boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub/knuckle lower joint excessive play and boot split (5”; “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
Common Problems: JAGUAR S-TYPE
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ZF 6HP26 Automatic Gearbox "The Lurch" & Mechatronic Sleeve Leak(Moderate)
The 6-speed ZF automatic gearbox suffers from fluid leakage around the plastic mechatronic electrical sleeve and worn valve body damper rubbers, causing harsh downshifts from 2nd to 1st gear when coming to a halt.
- Front Lower Wishbone Rear Hydrobush Fluid Leak & Ball Joint Play(Moderate)
The large fluid-filled hydraulic compliance bushes on the curved front lower control arms rupture and weep black fluid, leading to steering shimmy under braking and MOT failure.
- Sill & Rear Subframe Mounting Corrosion Concealed Behind Plastic Covers(Serious)
Road dirt and wet road salt accumulate behind the full-length plastic sill threshold covers and around the rear subframe front mounting heel boards, corroding structural steel out of plain sight.
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